Laconians
- plural of Laconian.
Example Sentences
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Most of the small free States of Greece entered into alliance with him—the Achæans, Laconians, and Bœotians.
From Ancient States and Empires by Lord, John
But I placed there two sentinels in whom I deemed I could repose all trust—not my own countrymen—not Eretrians—not thy Spartans or Laconians, Pausanias.
From Pausanias, the Spartan The Haunted and the Haunters, an Unfinished Historical Romance by Lytton, Edward Bulwer Lytton, Baron
Their duty, in fact, was to act as a check upon the kings, and they were the representatives of that Nobility which embraced the whole Spartan people, in contradistinction to the Laconians and Helots.
From Pausanias, the Spartan The Haunted and the Haunters, an Unfinished Historical Romance by Lytton, Edward Bulwer Lytton, Baron
Hail to you, first of all, Laconians; then tell us how you fare.
From The Eleven Comedies, Volume 1 by Aristophanes
Now 'tis to you I address myself, Laconians.
From The Eleven Comedies, Volume 1 by Aristophanes
